Some people prefer summer to winter but we think they're missing a trick, especially when it comes to this house. Nestled on the snow-capped slopes of Vuokatti, this place is perfectly located for winter fun, and there’s a ski service room to get your gear ready from the slopes. After a quick five-minute drive, you can be racing (or tentatively sliding) down those snowy tracks, hiking up the tree-studded hills, or just enjoying the scenery with a hot toddy in hand – something we can imagine doing a lot of, particularly when there's a roaring fire involved and a comfy sofa to curl up on. Though if you really want to warm your cockles, you should make a beeline for the home’s sauna, which you have all to yourself (providing you nab it before friends and family do). And, if you're still not convinced about a winter break, you can always come here in summer and while away the hours at the beach and glistening lake, which are just a stone's throw away.

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